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Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot INFINITI QX80 2021 Owners Manual JVS1214X
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot](/manual-img/42/35183/w960_35183-297.png)
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Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Warning] to enable or disable the system.
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software versions.
BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the BSW system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
. The BSW system cannot detect all
vehicles under all conditions.
. The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSW when cer-
tain objects are present such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
— Vehicles such as motorcycles, low height vehicles, or high ground
clearance vehicles.
— Oncoming vehicles.
— Vehicles remaining in the detec- tion zone when you accelerate
from a stop.
— A vehicle merging into an adja- cent lane at a speed approxi-
mately the same as your vehicle.
— A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind. — A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly.
— A vehicle that passes through the detection zone quickly.
. The radar sensor’s detection zone is
designed based on a standard lane
width. When driving in a wider lane,
the radar sensors may not detect
vehicles in an adjacent lane. When
driving in a narrow lane, the radar
sensors may detect vehicles driving
two lanes away.
. The radar sensors are designed to
ignore most stationary objects, how-
ever objects such as guardrails, walls,
foliage and parked vehicles may oc-
casionally be detected. This is a
normal operation condition.
. The following conditions may reduce
the ability of the radar to detect
other vehicles:
— Severe weather
— Road spray
— Ice/frost/snow build-up on the vehicle
— Dirt build-up on the vehicle
. Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material), install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
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Illustration 5 – Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 5: The side indicator light illumi-
nates if a vehicle enters the detection zone
from either side.
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Illustration 6 – Entering from the side
Illustration 6: If the driver activates the turn
signal, then the system chimes (twice) and
the side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
. The radar sensors may not detect a
vehicle which is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle when it
enters the detection zone.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the other
vehicle is detected.
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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSI SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSI system.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Bli INFINITI QX80 2021 Owners Manual JVS1214X
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSI SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSI system.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Bli](/manual-img/42/35183/w960_35183-307.png)
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HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
BSI SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSI system.
1. Push the MENU button
and touch
[Driver Assistance] on the lower display.
2. Touch [Blind Spot Assist].
3. Touch [Blind Spot Intervention] to en- able or disable the system.
The displayed keys on the lower display may
vary depending on models, specifications
and software versions.
BSI SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the BSI system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
. The BSI system cannot detect all
vehicles under all conditions.
. The radar sensors may not be able to
detect and activate BSI when certain
objects are present such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
— Vehicles such as motorcycles, low height vehicles, or high ground
clearance vehicles.
— Vehicles remaining in the detec- tion zone when you accelerate
from a stop.
— Oncoming vehicles.
— A vehicle merging into an adja- cent lane at a speed approxi-
mately the same as your vehicle.
— A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind. — A vehicle which your vehicle over-
takes rapidly.
— A vehicle that passes through the detection zone quickly.
. The radar sensor’s detection zone is
designed based on a standard lane
width. When driving in a wider lane,
the radar sensors may not detect
vehicles in an adjacent lane. When
driving in a narrow lane, the radar
sensors may detect vehicles driving
two lanes away.
. The radar sensors are designed to
ignore most stationary objects, how-
ever objects such as guardrails, walls,
foliage and parked vehicles may oc-
casionally be detected. This is a
normal operation condition.
. The camera may not detect lane
markers in the following situations
and the BSI system may not operate
properly.
— On roads where there are multi- ple parallel lane markers; lane
markers that are faded or not
painted clearly; yellow painted
lane markers; non-standard lane
markers; lane markers covered
with water, dirt, snow, etc.
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Illustration 6 - Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 6: If the BSI system is on and your
vehicle approaches a lane marker while
another vehicle is in the detection zone, the
system chimes (three times) and the side
indicator light flashes. Then, the BSI system
slightly applies the brakes on the appropriate
side to help return the vehicle back to the
center of the driving lane.
NOTE:
. When overtaking several vehicles in a
row, the vehicles after the first vehicle
may not be detected if they are travel-
ing close together.
. The radar sensors may not detect slower
moving vehicles if they are passed quickly.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the other
vehicle is detected.
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Illustration 7 - Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 7: The side indicator light illumi-
nates if a vehicle enters the detection zone
from either side.
NOTE:
The radar sensors may not detect a vehicle
which is traveling at about the same speed
as your vehicle when it enters the detection
zone.
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Illustration 8 - Entering from the side
Illustration 8: If the driver activates the turn
signal while another vehicle is in the detec-
tion zone, then the side indicator light
flashes and a chime will sound twice.
NOTE:
If the driver activates the turn signal before
a vehicle enters the detection zone, the side
indicator light will flash but no chime will
sound when another vehicle is detected.
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Illustration 9 - Entering from the side
Illustration 9: If the BSI system is on and your
vehicle approaches the lane marker while
another vehicle is in the detection zone, the
system chimes (three times) and the side
indicator light flashes. The BSI system
slightly applies the brakes on the appropriate
side to help return the vehicle back to the
center of the driving lane.
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Illustration 10 - Entering from the side
Illustration 10: The BSI system will not
operate if your vehicle is on a lane marker
when another vehicle enters the detection
zone. In this case only the BSW system
operates.
NOTE:
. The radar sensors may not detect a
vehicle which is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle when it
enters the detection zone.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the other
vehicle is detected.
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.BSI braking will not operate or will stop
operating and only a warning chime will
sound under the following conditions.
— When the brake pedal is depressed.
— When the vehicle is accelerated dur-
ing BSI system operation.
— When steering quickly
— When the ICC, DCA, PFCW or FEB
warnings sound.
— When the hazard warning flashers
are operated.
— When driving on a curve at a high
speed.
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNA-
VAILABLE
. If the following messages appear in the
vehicle information display, a chime will
sound and the BSI system will be turned
off automatically.
— “Not available: Poor Road Condi- tions”:
When the VDC system (except TCS
function) or ABS operates.
— “Currently unavailable”: When the VDC system is turned off.
When the SNOW mode is selected.
When the 4WD shift switch is in the
4H or 4L position. (4WD models) Action to take:
Turn off the BSI system and turn it on again
when the above conditions no longer exist.
.
If the following messages appear in the
vehicle information display, a chime will
sound and the BSI system will be turned
off automatically. The BSI system is not
available until the conditions no longer
exist.
— “Not available: High Camera Temp”:
When the camera detects that the
interior temperature is high (over
approximately 104°F (40°C)).
— “Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruc- tion”:
When radar blockage is detected.
The radar sensors may be blocked by
temporary ambient conditions such as
splashing water, mist or fog. The blocked
condition may also be caused by objects
such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the radar
sensors.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
the system will resume automatically. If the
“Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction” warn-
ing message continues to appear, have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit
an INFINITI retailer for this service.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the BSI system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will sound
and “Malfunction” warning message and
BSW indicator (orange) will appear in the
vehicle information display.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, place the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, turn the
engine off and restart the engine.
If the message and BSW indicator (orange)
continue to appear, have the BSI system
checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for this service.
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Side indicator light
BCI system key (on the upper display)
Lower display
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BCI SYSTEM OPERATION
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse)
position and the vehicle speed is less than
approximately 5 MPH (8 km/h), the BCI
system operates.
If the radar detects a vehicle approaching
from the side or the sonar detects close
stationary objects behind the vehicle, the
system gives visual and audible warnings. If
the driver does not apply the brakes, the
system automatically applies the brake for a
moment when the vehicle is moving back-
wards. After the automatic brake applica-
tion, the driver must depress the brake pedal
to maintain brake pressure. If the driver’s
foot is on the accelerator pedal, the system
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BCI SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the BCI system. Failure to operatethe vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
.
Always check your surroundings and
turn to check what is behind you
before backing up. .
The radar sensors detect approach-
ing (moving) vehicles. The radar sen-
sors cannot detect every object such
as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals or child operated toy vehicles
— A vehicle that passing at speeds greater than approximately 15
MPH (24 km/h)
. The radar sensors may not detect
approaching vehicles in certain situa-
tions:
— Illustration a. When a vehicle parked next to you obstructs the
beam of the radar sensor.
— Illustration b. When the vehicle is parked in an angled parking space.
— Illustration c. When the vehicle is parked on inclined ground.
— Illustration d. When an approach- ing vehicle turns into your vehi-
cle’s parking lot aisle.
— Illustration e. When the angle formed by your vehicle and ap-
proaching vehicle is small.
. The following conditions may reduce
the ability of the radar sensors to
detect other vehicles:
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